Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
European crab apple
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
european crab apple
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.